Obama Delivers State of the Union Address -- Voice of America
President Barack Obama gave credit to the American people for making the country strong in his State of the Union address Tuesday night. As expected, he focused on the nation's economy, and called for making this year "a year of action."
The president received a warm welcome, despite months of bitter political bickering in Washington. And the president wasted no time in thanking the country for its patience.
"Tonight, this chamber speaks with one voice to the people we represent: it is you, our citizens, who make the state of our union strong," he said.
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MIDDLE EAST
Deadlocked Syria talks resume in Geneva. Syrian talks resume amid falling expectations.
Rebels in Syria claim control of resources.
Turkey PM visits Iran for talks on trade and Syria.
IAEA visits Iranian mine as part of nuclear transparency pact.
Monitoring Iran to cost $6 million, UN body estimates.
Fugitive Iraq VP warns Anbar conflict may spread over crackdown on Sunnis.
Abbas agrees to temporary Israeli military presence after peace.
ASIA
Philippine offensive against Islamists kills 37, military says.
Afghans relieved by Obama's pledge of support in state of the union address.
Pakistan PM pushes for talks with Taliban.
Malaysia navy chief denies Chinese incursion.
Beijing boots U.S. reporter over stories of Communist corruption.
South Korea urges North to hasten reunions but vows to continue drills.
Bill extending U.S.-South Korea nuclear agreement heads to Obama’s desk.
Thailand to deploy 10,000 police in capital to secure voting.
Australia's Tony Abbott calls broadcaster ABC unpatriotic.
AFRICA
Libya deputy PM escapes assassination attempt.
Central African Republic: UN 'may need 10,000 troops'.
South Sudan 'coup leaders' face treason trial.
Mamphela Ramphele takes on Jacob Zuma for South African presidency.
South Africa platinum talks resume, miners gather for rally.
'Cashgate' trial begins in Malawi.
EUROPE
Ex-president warns Ukraine 'on brink of civil war'. Ukraine considers amnesty as former president warns of civil war.
Vladimir Putin tells Brussels to stay out of Ukraine's political crisis.
NATO's Rasmussen criticizes Russian pressure on Ukraine.
Angela Merkel warns US over surveillance in first speech of third term.
Czech president appoints center-left cabinet.
Who’s ‘godless’ now? Russia says it’s U.S..
Snowden gets Nobel Peace Prize nomination from Norwegian MP.
AMERICAS
Full text of Obama's State of the Union Address.
Obama hits the road to push State of the Union message.
Homeland Security blacked out recommendation on Border Patrol restraint.
Mexico launches anti-kidnapping squad after abductions soar.
Mexico to integrate vigilantes into security forces.
Cuba hosts Latin American and Caribbean summit.
Bolivia declares emergency over weeks of flooding.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda threat ‘evolved,’ Obama says.
Obama urges Guantanamo closure this year.
Mounting threats against Sochi Olympics worry terrorism experts.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Ford reports 'one of its best years'.
After iPhone: Pressure mounts on Apple to unveil the next 'insanely great' product.
Emerging economies hike rates to defend currencies.
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